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From:
Alexander Bridport Becher
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 June 1857]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0072; Reel 1087
Summary:

Sends copy of proposed warrant of appointments to Board of Visitors of Royal Observatory. Asks JH to make alterations and forward these to John Wrottesley by [17 June].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Alexander Bridport Becher
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 June 1860]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0073; Reel 1087
Summary:

Announces 18 June meeting of Board of Visitors of Royal Observatory at R.S.L. Subject will be proposed grant by [E. A. S. Seymour, 12th] Duke of Somerset to [Peter A.] Hansen.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Alexander Bridport Becher
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 June 1860]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0074; Reel 1087
Summary:

18 June meeting of Board of Visitors of Royal Observatory will begin one hour earlier. Encloses copy of letter of [E. A. S. Seymour, 12th] Duke of Somerset, and response from Astronomer Royal [G. B. Airy].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Alexander Bridport Becher
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 June 1861]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0075; Reel 1087
Summary:

Regrets delay in paying JH's expenses for visitation of Royal Observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Alexander Bridport Becher
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 May 1863]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0076; Reel 1087
Summary:

Annual visitation of Royal Observatory by Board of Visitors will be held 6 June.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Alexander Bridport Becher
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 September 1844]
Source of text:
Hydrographic Office Letter Book
Summary:

Sends JH a letter from Thomas Maclear, in line with Francis Beaufort's instructions.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Alexander Bridport Becher
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 August 1848]
Source of text:
Hydrographic Office Letter Book
Summary:

A note accompanying a letter from Thomas Maclear, forwarded to JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Alexander Bridport Becher
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 November 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.360
Summary:

Sending papers from Francis Beaufort on hurricanes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Alexander Bridport Becher
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 November 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.393
Summary:

Would JH authorize him to call a meeting of the Board of Visitors in the absence of S. J. A. Compton (2nd Marquis of Northampton)?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Alexander Bridport Becher
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 June 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.32
Summary:

Has been very busy, which will account for his error. Will adopt JH's plan.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project